It was a simple wager. Inanna decided it would be interesting to make a creature with both intelligence and free will. Her husband responded that it was the worst idea she had ever had. She did it anyway. It turned out he had been right. Inanna, unwilling to admit she was wrong, sets in motion an ancient prophecy to give humanity one last chance. The Guardians of the Holy Doves were founded to protect the promised child. Their rivals, Opus Christos, have vowed to murder the child rather than relinquish their power, privilege, and beliefs.

L.E Austen is also author of The Holy Doves (2024) , the first in this trilogy of religious and political intrigue. It is a thought-provoking thriller that explores society’s changing views of the concept of God. Lilith’s Daughter continues the story. Who will win the battle of good verses evil?

L.E. Austen lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her interest in Western civilization’s spiritual beliefs and mythologies led her to explore how these stories shaped the social norms and defined us as a people. and how formalized religions have influenced our lives.